The following is the Sept. 24, 2019, Congressional Research Service report, U.S.-China Strategic Competition in South and East China Seas: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
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Report to Congress on China Naval Modernization
The following is the Sept. 24, 2019 Congressional Research Service, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities—Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Report on China Naval Modernization and Implications for the U.S. Navy
The following is the Aug. 30, 2019 Congressional Research Service report, China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities — Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
ONI Report: Iran Developing Sub Launched Missiles to Combat Ships in Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian built mockup of a US Nimitz-class carrier is destroyed during the IRGCN Noble Prophet exercise. ONI Photo
Iran is developing a submarine that could launch an anti-ship cruise missile designed to quickly sink an American warship operating in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new assessment of Iranian naval capabilities published Wednesday by the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence. Read More
Document: Office of Naval Intelligence Report on Russian Navy
The following is the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) report, The Russian Navy – A Historic Transition. Read More
Essay: Inside the Design of China’s Yuan-class Submarine
People’s Liberation Army’s Navy (PLAN) Yuan-class submarine.
China’s evolving submarine force is a topic worthy of sober examination and debate. However, for the discussion to be useful in informing both national policy-makers and citizenry alike, the content must be based on accurate data and sound analysis. Unfortunately, both are often found wanting when it comes to English-language reporting on the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Read More
Document: Office of Naval Intelligence Chinese Military and Coast Guard Ship Identification Guide
The following is the Office of Naval Intelligence’s 2015 People’s Liberation Army Navy and maritime law enforcement recognition and identification guide. Read More
Essay: China’s Submarine Solution for the Taiwan Strait
2010 photo of a Type-39A Yuan-class submarine. CRS Photo
While several Chinese security-scenarios are discussed in defense circles, China’s Taiwan dilemma is still the primary driver for Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) acquisition. Read More
Document: Office of Naval Intelligence 2015 Assessment of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy
The following is 2015 report, The PLA Navy New Capabilities and Missions for the 21st Century from the Office of Naval Intelligence on Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s operations and shipbuilding programs. Read More
New Chinese Nuclear Sub Design Includes Special Operations Mini-Sub
A computer generated image of a Type-93T or Shang-class nuclear attack submarine
China’s latest nuclear submarine design appear to include a shelter capable of holding a miniature submarine for special operations forces (SOF) not unlike vehicles used to deliver Navy SEALs to shore from U.S. nuclear attack boats, according to an image in wide circulation in Chinese online networks. Read More
